FIRST Disability Support & Training Service in Loganholme, Queensland, is hosting the third annual Grind skate deck art exhibition in July 2026, with over 100 entrants from across Australia. The exhibition features custom-designed skateboard decks by members of the public, school students, and people living with disabilities, under the theme 'Myths, Monsters & Mayhem'. Judges include skateboard deck artist Brett Clifton, Skate Advantage ambassador Matilda Wilson, and metalwork artist Colleen Lavender, with a live skate demonstration by professional skater Jesse Noonan.
The exhibition matters because it provides a creative platform for artists of varying age and ability, particularly those supported by FIRST, an NGO serving people with disabilities under the NDIS. By blending art and skate culture, Grind challenges traditional day-service models, offering skill development and community engagement while generating funds through art sales to sustain its programs.